Jean Hersholt
Dr. Paul Christian
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Synopsis
A small-town doctor argues that his community needs a hospital. The mayor favours a highway and resists the proposal. Dr. Christian must persuade his neighbours that public health deserves a place among the town's ambitions for growth.
Cast
DirectorsBernard Vorhaus
Historical context
Jean Hersholt brought his radio physician to the screen in the first of six Dr. Christian films. The familiar character connects the cinema series directly to an established broadcasting audience.
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Work catalogued as public domain in the United States.
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Availability checked on September 10, 2026.
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- Jean Hersholt — Universal Studios · Public domain
- Dorothy Lovett — Film screenshot (Stephens-Lang Productions) · Public domain
- Robert Baldwin — Paramount Pictures · Public domain
- Enid Bennett — Unknown author · Public domain
